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December 18, 2020

Sacramento Virtual Celebration "Exceed Expectations" with Adrienne Bankert

THIS SATURDAY 12.19.20 at THE CENTER, journalist & TV host Adrienne Bankert is leading a conversation on how we can all come together on FACEBOOK LIVE

The VIRTUAL celebration," Exceed Expectations," begins at 11 AM PST/ 2 PM ET with great prizes and guests!


Step 2: Watch at 11 am PST on Adrienne's Facebook  ! 

Step 3: Go to Sacramento Helping Hands to qualify for the biggest prizes including dinner with Adrienne, ($100 donation)  Exclusive release sneakers ($25 donation) and the possibility of a new XBOX ($25 donation to qualify).

Guests include: 
*NBC's THE VOICE finalist & Sactown native Shane Q!
*ABC's Mark S Allen & NBC/KFBK's Eileen Javora
*PLUS a special  guest you don't want to miss! 
AND Giveaways and Gifts including: 
*Virtual class w/ Food Network Chef David Rose! 
*Omaha Steaks packages featuring Ribeye & Lobster!
*NBA merch, jersey and more!
*Gift cards at local restaurants! (and beyond :) 
* Exclusive 2020 release c/o Wear Your Sneakers! 
* My new book, & gifts from Hello Lucky & Tucker NYC

All proceeds will be donated to local charity
For more info email hello@adriennebankert.com

December 15, 2020

Unique Personalized Gifts with Mapiful

I have ordered from Mapiful before, but I am even more excited about my recent purchase, it is going to make the perfect Christmas gift! With Mapiful you can design your own custom poster.  They have a variety of styles and types you can choose from.  

You can design a classic map style print, with your favorite city, state, place. Put your most memorable place in the world in a stylish print.  It can be your hometown, where you tied the knot, your favorite vacation spot. 

You can design a Star Design of a specific date and time. A wedding date, the birth of a child, these make the perfect sentimental print. 

You can design a Text Art Design where you use your own photos and words to create a piece of art. There are endless possibilities and I love the sleek, classic styles they offer. 

I ordered this Text Art Design as a Christmas gift for my husband. It is a picture from our wedding day and I chose a scripture verse from Numbers 6 and from one of my favorite songs "The Blessing".  Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you.  The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace".  I absolutely adore the way it turned out!

Mapiful enables you to give a meaningful gift that is also a piece of beautiful home décor.  There are different themes and color schemes to choose from. These make a unique and personal gift for any occasion.  You could choose a map of the stars from your wedding date, child's birthdate and more.  

The Mapiful website is easy to use and shipping is quick! Right now you can get 25% off when you order three or more prints as well as 50% off shipping!

Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends.  For home décor inspiration on how to display your customized print follow Mapiful on Instagram @Mapiful.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Mapiful. Although I receive these benefits all opinions are my own. 

December 10, 2020

Goal Setting Workshop | Sacramento, CA

I want to personally invite you to join me for this local hands on Goal Setting Workshop.  You can even attend from anywhere, via livestream.  I love technology!

You will receive a workbook, along with worksheets to incorporate into your daily life and be equipped for the best year ever.  I have created vision boards and goals before.  It is a lot more fun when you do it with a group.  You will have community to help you, and inspire you.  When I attended last year I was so inspired by the BIG dreams and goals people have and you know what, they have achieved them.  I created my vision board and accomplished more than I thought possible in a year of a global pandemic. This works!

Did you know....
3% of people write their goals down.
10% of people have goals but don’t write them down.
87% of people do not have goals they just go on in life.
I want to be part of the 3% and maybe you are saying I have tried this before, guess what so have I and as I keep working on goal setting and goal getting, I am having more and more success.

Register today at BillKrauseCoaching.com
The Goal Setting Workshop is THIS Saturday, December 12th from 1 PM to 6 PM, this allocates time for people to create their vision boards right there in the class.
The cost is $49 and I tell you, this is the best $49 you will invest in yourself and in your upcoming year. Invite a friend and come! You can attend virtually as well!

December 8, 2020

Keto-Friendly Eggnog Recipe

Eggnog is kind of like cilantro, in the sense of, most people either hate it or love it.  I love eggnog, but since I have been eating Keto, I did not have any eggnog last year, so sad.  I was jumping for joy when I saw a variety of recipes popping up on my phone for Keto friendly versions of eggnog I decided to try to make it and put it to the test.

I LOVE this keto-friendly version!!!! Not sure where I saw it first, there are quite a few similar versions out there.  This definitely satisfies my eggnog cravings and allows me to enjoy the holiday flavors I felt I was missing.  

This was really easy to make, one thing required is patience, you have to let it sit overnight so there is waiting involved.  

Also I'm not sure about anyone else's experience, but my batch became super thick after sitting overnight, it was so thick like pudding, you will have to check out our YouTube video to see what I am talking about because I did not take a picture.  Here is the link to the video https://youtu.be/mfdn64iYBC0.

After seeing how thick it was I decided to add in a cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk and hope for the best and to my surprise, it worked and was still absolutely delicious.  

Recipe Ingredients

5 Egg Yolks

1/3 cup of sweetener of your choice, I used Swerve.

2 cups of Unsweetened Almond Milk

1 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream

1 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

**1 cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk to add after you let mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Directions:

1. Place five egg yolks in bowl. Add sweetener and mix.

2. Place Almond Milk, Heavy Whipping Cream, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Vanilla in a saucepan and heat on medium heat, bring to a boil and remove once foam starts to form.

3. While Almond Milk mixture is still hot, pour a portion into the egg yolk bowl mixture, while mixing, so eggs do not scramble.  Add in more of the hot liquid, about half, stirring constantly.

4. Pour everything back into sauce pan and cook on medium heat while whisking until it reaches 160 degrees about 8-10 minutes.

5. Store in the refrigerator to chill overnight.  (You can strain the mixture if you like, I did not strain.)

6 After chilled, check consistency, mine was too thick almost like a pudding so I added in an additional one cup of Unsweetened Almond Milk.  Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon, and/or whipped cream on top.  Delicious!






If you love eggnog I hope you will give this recipe a try this holiday season.  See you don't have to miss out while sticking with your healthier eating choices.  If you are not an eggnog fan, try it you may just like this version better than real eggnog.  I would love to hear what you think.  Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends.  

December 4, 2020

The Grinch's Grotto Giveaway | Westfield Galleria Mall Roseville, CA

Who wants to visit The Grinch's Grotto? Well we have some exciting news to share with you We are partnering with Grinch's Grotto located at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, CA to giveaway a family photo opportunity (up to a party of 5), and not only one family but THREE families will WIN!!!

How to enter: Find our Grinch's Grotto Posts on Social Media YouTube, TikTok and/or Instagram and comment telling us which is your favorite winter drink Hot Cocoa or Eggnog.  

You can enter on one post or increase your chances to win and comment on all three posts!!! Be sure to share the fun and tag your friends, share in your Instagram Story, and share the TikTok video and help us spread some holiday cheer!

Go to our YouTube Channel subscribe, like (hit the thumbs up) and comment on our Grinch's Grotto Video, telling us which is your favorite winter drink Hot Cocoa or Eggnog. 

YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/paFTveprQZs

Go to our TikTok Grinch's Grotto Video tap the heart icon and comment tell us which is your favorite, Hot Cocoa or Eggnog. 

TikTok Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@blogaboutitall

Go to our Instagram page follow us, find our Grinch giveaway image and like the post, and comment telling us which is your favorite Hot Cocoa or Eggnog, tag a friend for bonus entries, tag each friend in a separate comment (unlimited entries). 

We want to give you plenty of time to schedule your Holiday Grinch Pics so this giveaway will end Tuesday 12/8/2020 midnight PST and the winners will be notified on Wednesday, December 9th.  

You can schedule your visit to The Grinch's Grotto at GrinchGrotto.com.  Available at select locations in Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, Dallas, Houston, San Diego, Miami, Toronto, Northern California and the New York Tri-State area all are practicing COVID-19 safety guidelines. 

Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends.  For the latest information on Grinch's Grotto Westfield Galleria follow them on social media on Instagram @GrinchGrotto and here on Facebook.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post our family received complimentary tickets in exchange for event promotion. Although I receive these benefits all opinions are my own. 

December 3, 2020

5 Tips to Get You Through the Holiday Season Eating Healthier

With the holidays in full swing it is easy to be tempted by all the holiday treats and overindulge.  I also find in the winter when we wear bigger clothing, sweaters and such we lose awareness of how are clothes are fitting.  Even though we are not attending get-togethers or holiday parties, it is still easy to be tempted to give into the specialty holiday flavored products you see at the grocery store, pumpkin this and peppermint that.  Hot chocolate topped with marshmallows, specialty coffees drizzled with caramel. Believe me I love all those things too, they call my name.  

If you are like me and you love to bake during the holidays, this season can be a little difficult to stick to eating Keto when you want to bake all the goodies and try all the Pinterest recipes.  

Here are some tips to set you up for success this holiday season and really all year long.  

1. Have easy go to Keto snacks available.  

We all have those moments when we don't want to cook, or we just want something to munch on.  And you need something quick, you don't want to wait for something to cook.  Especially when family members are snacking around you.  I have four boys who seem to always be snacking.  So I have to have a lot of Keto-friendly snacks around the house, in the car, in my purse, everywhere.  

My husband is the total opposite, when he is eating Keto he pretty much only eats two meals a day and is not a snacker.  Me on the other hand I need to snack all day.

2.  Eat before you go.

If you are going to the office to work, or going to a family members house, or even going to drive around and look at Christmas lights, eat before you go.  This helps so you are not hungry and more likely to give in to temptation.  I find if I have already eaten, and someone offers me something that is not Keto or even one of my favorites I am not interested if I have already eaten recently.  So always eat before you go.  

3.  Have car snacks.  

Have some non-perishable keto-friendly snacks in your vehicle at all times.  This comes in handy again, when you have left the house and are out longer than you had planned or when hunger strikes, rather than needing to go through the drive through if you have a car stash of keto food, then you are less likely to make those unnecessary splurges.

4. Stay hydrated.  

When you think you are hungry first try to drink some water.  I keep extra water bottles in the car, I keep extra water bottles near my work station.  I take 2-3 bottles of water everywhere I go, because I know that if I will drink a bottle of water, it 99% of the time will curb any craving, or that hangry feeling.

5. Plan and put in the preparation.

Proper planning prevents poor performance.  Planning is vital to success, you are more likely to choose the healthier options when you plan and prepare healthier options. Have pre-cut veggies and fruits, washed and ready to eat and you will reach for those instead of the cookies.  If you wait till you are hungry and then you are also tired, the easier more convenient choice of chips and cookies are more tempting. Plan ahead and make keto-friendly hot chocolate, know your favorite keto-friendly Starbucks order, or Dutch Bros order.  So no matter where you are, you have a keto or low carb option ready to go.  While fast food is not my favorite, I know what I can order at McDonalds, or at Chick-Fil-A that is a low carb option, I keep screenshots of Keto options on my phone, so I don't wait until I am in the drive through to look up what can I eat here.  Keep a list going in your Notes App on your phone, of your go to orders for restaurants and fast food that still aligns with your goal.

Here is an extra tip...remember your WHY.  Why you started your health journey, it is not a sprint, it is a marathon.  I have had longer success with my healthier eating lifestyle because I remind myself of how I felt when I was eating junk all the time.  Now I am not what you call strict Keto, clean Keto, I am not one who says I will never have sugar again, or potatoes ever again.  I am not going to tell you to never eat a cookie, or not to have a holiday treat, I will however encourage you to remember WHY you have chosen to make healthier choices.  

I am happy with myself that this Thanksgiving is my 2nd Thanksgiving in a row that I stuck with my Keto eating lifestyle, I love my Cauliflower Mash Mock Potatoes but I couldn't always say that.  I was happy and satisfied with my Keto homemade cheesecake, but it has been a journey to get here.  I will tell you don't beat yourself up when you don't make the healthiest choice, when you give into the holiday splurge, but make the choice to get right back up and try again.  For it to be a lifestyle it has to be more than just trying to get back to pre-pregnancy weight, or fitting into a pair of jeans, being a size 6, for it to become a lifestyle you want your why to be bigger, to live long, to live strong, to feel healthy for me I am reminded of the aches and pains in my joints when I do eat sugar and white bread, this makes it easy for me to get right back on track because I don't want those pains.  Remind yourself of the fatigue you feel, of the bloating, of the acid reflux, that happens when you eat the old way.  

You can do this! You can eat healthy right through the holidays and still enjoy the holidays.  I many times in the past have tied the joy of the holidays to eating all the sweets, I am so grateful that I have changed my mindset that I can still enjoy the joy of baking and bake Keto goodies, I can still enjoy the smells and sounds of Christmas and make it keto-friendly.  I can find joy in writing cards, in singing Christmas songs, in decorating, joy in simply spending time with my family, we don't have to be doing something or eating something.  This is huge for me, I have for so many years tied joy and celebrating to food.

I just like you have had one of those stressful days, where I find myself stress eating.  I'm not even hungry or craving that thing, I just turn to it because of stress and because it is easy and available. So make healthier options easy and available!

Here are my favorite go to Keto snacks:

Almonds, Cheese Sticks, Pickles, Protein Packs, Lunch Meat, Keto Bars, Beef Jerky, Hard Boiled Eggs, Pork Rinds, Cucumbers, Celery, 

I hope these tips will help you successful go through this holiday season sticking with your healthier eating choices.  Thank you for reading if you've enjoyed the content you've read above please share with your friends.  The beautiful photographs used in this post were taken by my friend Britney @YourCreativeCounterPart.  Go give her a follow and some love on her page.